Hi!
Thank you for being here. Let me tell you a bit about myself:
I am a prairie-born, Vancouver Island-raised girl with a passion for travel, the outdoors, and — of course — writing. I have a BA in psychology, behavioural science, and Russian language from McGill University. Most recently, I graduated with a Master’s in Journalism from the University of British Columbia.
As a professional copywriter for nearly eight years, I’ve worked hard to hone my craft and update my skills in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing. Working for several agencies and myself, I have handled the copywriting needs of clients across industries, including fashion and beauty, SaaS and data protection, podcasting, marketing, real estate, crypto, stocks, and more.
In journalism, my heart belongs to feature writing. I love writing about interesting people doing spectacular things—and everyone has a story to tell. I have also worked as a community reporter in Yellowknife, NWT. There, I loved being steeped in the community and providing stories and information that matter to the city.
When I’m not working, I’m typing on my 1950s Underwood typewriter, traveling, surfing, hiking in the Rockies, snowboarding, playing padel, or sipping a beer on a patio with my wiener dog, Rooster.
— Laurissa